Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons Tennis Team Defeats UHA Blazers

Maroons win six singles matches and split doubles matches in region victory

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:25pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in vibrant shades of blue, green, and yellow, breaking down a high school tennis match into sharp, overlapping geometric planes.The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons' decisive regional tennis victory over the UHA Blazers showcases the team's depth and talent through a cubist, geometric interpretation of the match.Madisonville Today

The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons tennis team picked up a 7-1 win over the UHA Blazers in a regional matchup on Monday afternoon. The Maroons won all six of their singles matches and split the two doubles matches that were played.

Why it matters

This victory continues the Maroons' strong regional performance and keeps them in contention for a high seed in the upcoming postseason tournament. Tennis is a popular high school sport in Kentucky, and these regional matchups are important for building momentum and confidence heading into the playoffs.

The details

In the singles matches, the Maroons were led by Caleb Tagg, Ethan Larkins, Noah Mays, Nicolas Burns, Jett Lutz, and Karson Starks, who all won their individual matchups. In doubles, Larkins and Jaden Heath won their match, while the UHA duo of Stephen Whitecotton and Teerth Shah defeated the Maroons' Noah Mays and Eli Pinkerton.

  • The match took place on Monday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons

The high school tennis team representing Madisonville-North Hopkins High School in Madisonville, Kentucky.

UHA Blazers

The high school tennis team representing University Heights Academy in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Caleb Tagg

A player on the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons tennis team who won his singles match.

Ethan Larkins

A player on the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons tennis team who won his singles match and teamed up with Jaden Heath to win their doubles match.

Stephen Whitecotton

A player on the UHA Blazers tennis team who lost his singles match but teamed up with Teerth Shah to win their doubles match.

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What they’re saying

“Another solid region win for the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons tennis team Monday afternoon.”

— Tom Rogers, Author

What’s next

The Maroons will look to continue their strong regional play as they prepare for the upcoming postseason tournament. The Blazers will aim to rebound from this loss and get back on track in their remaining regional matches.

The takeaway

The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons tennis team demonstrated their depth and talent by sweeping the singles matches and splitting the doubles against a tough UHA Blazers squad. This victory keeps the Maroons in contention for a high seed in the regional playoffs, showcasing the strength of their program.